Traveling Field Site Safety & Health Officer

AmeriTech Contracting LLC•Meriden, CT

5d•$70,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Field Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) advances health and safety across assigned Ameritech Contracting operations and helps ensure employees are not exposed to unacceptable conditions. The SSHO promotes the site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Corporate Safety Program, conducts inspections and audits, provides safety training, investigates accidents and incidents, and contributes to the company’s safety culture.

Requirements

Possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
Meet at least one of the following qualification paths: OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification updated within the last five years plus at least five years of construction industry safety experience within the last ten years; or at least three years of construction industry safety experience plus a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification, Construction Safety and Health Technician (CSHT) certification, or a degree in safety and health from an accredited university or college.
Satisfactory completion of applicable pre-employment screening and verification requirements. Depending on the position, these may include background checks, motor vehicle records checks, drug screening, employment/reference verification, and government or security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

Conduct frequent, daily safety inspections of the site and subcontractors’ operations.
Conduct weekly formal, documented inspections of the entire construction area with subcontractors’ Trade Safety and Health CPs present in their respective work areas.
Coordinate with and report findings and corrective actions weekly to the ACE Contracting Officer Representative.
Be present on-site during active excavation, trenching, or shoring to monitor safety and ensure the excavation permit is appropriately completed.
Engage with project managers, safety personnel, superintendents, foremen, craft workers, clients, and facility personnel.
Audit project documentation for compliance with ACE EM 385, the Site APP, and the Corporate Safety Program.
Conduct Toolbox Talks and safety meetings.
Provide site-, client-, and hazard-specific safety training.
Assist with implementation of Medical Surveillance programs.
Handle safety-related documentation and reporting, including accidents, injuries, third-party claims, utility incidents, and field audits.
Coordinate company safety efforts with project management.
Mentor field personnel and subcontractor safety staff on safety knowledge and attitude.
Monitor and oversee subcontractor safety compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.